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[Praskipark, 19/08/2010] To say the Alentejo covers a large expanse of land in Portugal the regions restaurants are sometimes quite small. This restaurant I am going to tell you about now isn't the smallest I have ever been to but it isn't the largest either. Based in Evora and seating approximately 30 people the 'Luar de Janeiro' (in Portuguese - 'By the light of the January Moon') possibly given its title because of the astounding clarity of light in the Alentejo and also because it is situated on Travessa do Janeiro (January Street), is one of the nicest restaurants in Evora and Evora has some mighty fie establishm
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[Praskipark, 16/08/2010] Evora; one of the Alentejo's more historic cities is full of ancient buildings, museums and scores of churches. The church of Saint Frances (Igreja de Sao Francisco), situated in the Praca 1 de Maio and open daily is a strange building. For a start, it is enormous and my immediate impression was that this was of Gothic origin but having walked around the outside I could see some Moorish influences particular the minarets that feature on the front facade. There are interesting conical shaped battlements also on the facade as well as some fine but rather disturbing gargoyles.
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[Praskipark, 21/10/2009] The Alentejo has always been known for its traditional regional recipes and about twenty years ago when I first started visiting this dry, sunny region the area only had a handful of restaurants. Travellers nowadays can select restaurants with care and can expect a more gastronomic experience. Especially in Evora you will be spoilt for choice.
Fialho is a restaurant that is tucked away down a little side street off the Praca Joaquim Antonio de Aguar and can be difficult to find. While chefs in other restaurants in Evora are taking the Alentejan traditions in new, lighter directions, the Fialh
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